I can't bend my knee?

Based on your description of the symptoms and how the injury occurred, it sounds like you have a tear in one of the hamstring muscles or tendons.

For this type of injury, there is a sudden onset of symptoms. The typical symptoms include a general achy pain in the back of the knee where the hamstring tendon attaches to the bone. This pain is accompanied by a sharp pain behind the knee whenever there is a sudden movement. The injury is aggravated when you bend the leg and with sudden acceleration or deceleration when moving.

The treatment for this type of injury should always include seeing a doctor so that the severity of the injury can be determined. Until then, use the PRICE method:

P is for Protection - Protect the injury from further damage. Stop using the joint, and take the weight off your knee by using crutches.

R is for Rest - Allow an injury time to heal. Typical recovery times for an injury of this nature is 6 to 12 weeks.

I is for Ice - Apply ice to your knee to reduce the pain and inflammation. Be sure to wrap very cold items in a cloth to prevent a cold burn.

C is for Compression - Compression of the swollen area will help to reduce the

swelling. Ace wraps or compression sleeves or stockings can be used.

E is for Elevation - Elevating the injury reduces the flow of blood to the area and reduces the swelling.

Here's wishing you the very best with your recovery.

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